Some mothers have this theory that when it's cool and grey outside you HAVE to be stuck inside with your children. God forbid some fresh-air may do you and your child some good. Winter is long. But we are not bears and we do not need to hibernate! Don't be that mom that's stuck at home all winter long, depressed because it's cold. Not only will your childless friends think you're boring, but it's simply not good for you.
And seriously. Your kid has enough warm clothes already. I don't know a single mother who doesn't have 7481203210 million outfits for their kid. Let alone a jacket.
See this silly thing on my husbands back? Ya know, the one that makes Reece's bum look like he's massive sumo wedgie?
We love this thing. It's the awesome Kelty baby backpack. Now, my son is not a baby anymore, he's a toddler, and darn-it- I think we can still use thing for another year! That's
much longer than most of the crap baby products out there! This one
retails new for $150, but I have seen them at secondhand baby stores, Craigslist and Ebay for around $50. It's even better if you can borrow one from a friend in exchange for a decent bottle of wine!
Reece and I are obviously dressed in our winter's finest here. You gotta love the marshmallow man uni-suit. It reminds me of the marshmallow man from Ghost Busters...but ya know, blue. Reece's snuggie suit is a gift from Grandma from REI. This is another baby item we love. It has built in mittens and booties that flip back. Sweet, right?
So, my point is, I guess, is to go outside, take some pictures and get some fresh-air today. It will be good.
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